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DHS, White House mock Chicago's lawsuit over ICE: 'Miraculously rediscover the 10th Amendment'
- Trump administration officials mocked Chicago’s immigration lawsuit, arguing federalism and federal law enforcement should take priority.
- The lawsuit by Chicago and Illinois challenges DHS actions near sensitive locations and seeks to scrutinize federal enforcement on state property.
- Officials cited a fatal DUI involving an undocumented immigrant to criticize sanctuary policies and violence linked to illegal immigration.
- Hispanic and political leaders argued that sanctuary policies endanger public safety and public trust.
- DHS officials asserted federal responsibility under Article I, II, and the supremacy clause in response to the suit.
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson criticized the administration’s actions as a political stunt and stated the city seeks to safeguard its residents.
- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul described DHS actions as occupying rather than enforcing the law.
- Fox News Digital framed the story as part of ongoing debates over federalism and immigration policy during the Trump administration.
- The coverage includes statements from Chicago city law department counsel and Fox News Digital staff writer Charles Creitz.
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